MICHAEL CLOSE, E3 4GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 4GG

MICHAEL CLOSE, E3 4GG, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.53 per 1,000 population. This E3 4GG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E3 postcode area, which has experienced 806 crimes and a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E3 4GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 4GG, encompassing approximately 11301 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E3 4GG area, explore the E3 4GG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (92.59% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)

E3 4GG Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Mile End with total crimes: 13
  • B140 with total crimes: 12
  • Eric Street with total crimes: 10

MICHAEL CLOSE, E3 4GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5210.5392.59%
Violence and sexual offences234.60-8.00%
Theft from the person142.0475.00%
Burglary71.2440.00%
Public order60.6250.00%
Other crime30.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.270.00%
Drugs30.27200.00%
Robbery20.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.18-75.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour278.67-12.90%
Violence and sexual offences252.39-7.41%
Other theft92.21-18.18%
Robbery80.80166.67%
Theft from the person80.71100.00%
Vehicle crime80.71-11.11%
Burglary50.71-16.67%
Public order40.4433.33%
Bicycle theft30.35-40.00%
Drugs10.27-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3110.0993.75%
Violence and sexual offences272.7458.82%
Other theft112.39-15.38%
Vehicle crime90.9712.50%
Burglary60.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.5320.00%
Bicycle theft50.5366.67%
Drugs50.44-16.67%
Theft from the person40.44-80.95%
Public order30.35-62.50%
Robbery30.27-72.73%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2110.0916.67%
Violence and sexual offences171.86-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour161.50-46.67%
Other theft131.4244.44%
Robbery111.15120.00%
Public order80.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime80.71-20.00%
Drugs60.71-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.530.00%
Bicycle theft30.440.00%
Burglary30.27-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3011.687.14%
Violence and sexual offences202.65-28.57%
Theft from the person181.77500.00%
Public order121.59-14.29%
Vehicle crime101.0642.86%
Other theft90.88-18.18%
Drugs70.8040.00%
Burglary70.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6266.67%
Robbery50.44400.00%
Shoplifting40.44-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.35-50.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2810.53-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences282.48-9.68%
Public order142.48133.33%
Other theft111.2437.50%
Vehicle crime70.97-22.22%
Burglary70.6275.00%
Bicycle theft60.6220.00%
Drugs50.5325.00%
Shoplifting50.44150.00%
Theft from the person30.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.27-57.14%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3410.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.010.00%
Vehicle crime92.740.00%
Other theft80.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.710.00%
Public order60.620.00%
Bicycle theft50.530.00%
Drugs40.440.00%
Burglary40.350.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Shoplifting20.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20248
January 20243
December 202311
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 70 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 20248
January 20244
December 202321
November 202318
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
April 202425
January 202427
December 202317
November 202320
October 202328
September 202331

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 31.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202452
April 202427
January 202431
December 202316
November 202330
October 202328
September 202334

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 202312
October 202314
September 20236

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20248
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 202411
December 202313
November 20239
October 202311
September 20238

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 4GG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mile End
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. B140
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Eric Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. British Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. English Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. St Paul'S Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Geoffrey Chaucer Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brokesley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
  • 9. Treby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 10. Copperfield Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Geoff Cade Way
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Clements Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tony Cannell Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wentworth Mews
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wager Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Portia Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Leopold Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Michael Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Midlothian Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Baythorne Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Weatherley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Ackroyd Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Pickard Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Maritime Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Booker Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Ropery Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Burdett Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Julia Scurr Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Joseph Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1